§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has completed his discussions on the Agricultural Lime Scheme; and if he will state what consideration he has given to lowering the relative cost of lime in remoter areas of Scotland.
§ Mr. RossDiscussions on proposed amendments to the Agricultural Lime Scheme are to take place very shortly between my Department and the National Farmers' Union of Scotland, the Scottish Landowners' Federation and the Scottish Lime and Limestone Association. The proposals take account of representations by the Crofters Commission and the Highlands and Islands Development Board. They include increased land and sea transport allowances for the Crofting Counties and Bute.